•May 26, 2021•
The Robert and Leila Lorenson scholarship is still accepting applications from graduates of ALAH High School until June 1, 2021. The application can be obtained by googling the name of the scholarship.
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Holocaust Survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan Speaks to Sullivan Students Via Zoom
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Students at Sullivan Middle and High School recently had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan via Zoom. The presentation was sponsored by a grant awarded to SHS English teachers Becky Lawson, Cami Badman and Becca Stinebring by the Sullivan Community Education Foundation.
•May 26, 2021•
Resilience. Strength. Triumph. Kindness. Hope. Perseverance. Courage. All of these words describe Marion Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor, who gave a Zoom presentation to Sullivan Middle and High School students May 13. Her presentation was sponsored by a grant awarded to SHS English teachers Becky Lawson, Cami Badman, and Becca Stinebring by the Sullivan Community Education Foundation.
“Marion’s compassion and strength came through strongly even though she was almost a thousand miles away at her home in New York,” stated Becky Lawson, who noted that an in-person visit had been funded by the foundation last year but did not take place because of COVID.
Middle school history teacher Caiden Webb noted that he had several students who were “glued to the screen the entire time she spoke.” Read More
Obituaries 5-26-2021: Frances Dudley, Robert Dudley
Frances Dudley
Robert Dudley
Frances Arlene Dudley, 83, of Arthur, IL passed away on May 16, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Cancer. Robert Doyle Dudley, 84, passed away on May 17, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Leukemia and Cancer. Fran was born to Willis “Ansel” and Marie Howard on July 28, 1937 in Sullivan, IL. Fran worked at the University of Illinois as a secretary, Kraft Foods, and Carle Clinic in Mattoon. Read More
Remember When? 5-26-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
One of the biggest stars of The Little Theatre On The Square’s 39th season was the new air-conditioning unit installed over the winter. The improved air-conditioning system and the schedule for 1996 indicated an exciting season of theatre for audiences.
Lovington High School hosted three foreign exchange students and Sullivan High School had one. They were Ben Dieplinger, Pablo Lainez, Michael Seifert, Cecile Agullo.
The Sullivan City Council approved an economic incentive agreement to return a portion of any retail sales tax generated by Hydro-Gear to the company. As of yet, Hydro-Gear generated no retail sales, but that might change given the addition of one or two associated companies, Mayor Leon Lane explained. The deal was similar to the city’s Tax Increment Financing arrangement with Hydro-Gear, which rebated a portion of property taxes generated by Hydro-Gear. Read More
Facts for Families: Support Mental Health
•May 26, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Extension Educator Sonia Lopez published this great article on the Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration blog that I would like to share with you. She says: mental health refers to our state of mind and includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Our mental health influences how we feel, think and act which can fluctuate over time and with stress. Supporting our physical health, thought patterns, and relationships helps strengthen our mental health. Read More
Fire At Circle T Manufacturing
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Fire At Circle T Manufacturing
According to Arthur Fire Chief Chris Helton, the Arthur Fire Protection District was alerted to a fire at Circle T Manufacturing, northeast of Sullivan, at 12:50 am last Thursday morning. When they arrived at the location the building was fully engulfed. Helton said that fire crews attacked the fire from the exterior using water that had to be hauled to the scene due to the rural setting. Departments that responded to the fire were Arthur, Sullivan, Lovington, Arcola, Cooks Mills, Humboldt and Hammond. The scene was cleared at 6:30 am.
Pictured is Firefighter Josh Qualls using a K-2 saw to cut a vent hole in the Circle T Manufacturing building.
Darush Competes At NJCAA Golf National Championship
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Addison Darush (center), a 2019 SHS graduate competed at the National Junior College Athletic Association Golf National Championships May 10-14 in Ormond Beach, Florida. She is pictured with Nalin Lee of Mesa Community College (left) and Pawinee Sukasem of Barton Community College (right).
•May 26, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Addison Darush, a 2019 SHS graduate, competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Golf National Championship from May 10-14 at Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach, Fla. Darush recently graduated from John A. Logan College with an associates’ degree in science. Read More
Sullivan First Graders Visit Ballard Nature Center
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Sullivan First Graders Visit Ballard Nature Center
First grade students visited Ballard Nature Center recently for their end-of-the-year field trip. They took a nature walk, learned about pond life, and enjoyed time outdoors. This was a great way to celebrate their school year in-person. Many thanks to the Daniel and Ida Rice Foundation, Independence Tube Corporation, Grohne Family Foundation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Illinois Conservation Foundation for providing the opportunity to visit Ballard.
Moultrie Moment of the Week
In May 1972 the Sullivan Christian Church broke ground for their new church east of Sullivan. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
Amtryke Parade
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Amtryke Parade
Students in Mrs. Grohler’s class at Sullivan Elementary School who have received Amtrykes from the Sullivan AMBUCS this year participated in a bike parade recently in the parking lot of the school. Students receiving Amtrykes were Colin Woods, Noah Smith, Ryleigh Russell, Sophie Foster and Presley Wagner. Also pictured is Jaxen Gudenrath.